Meredith Garrett
By day, Meredith works as a full time legal assistant at a family law firm. By night, she’s working as the owner of Marked by Meredith, helping people design their homes, plan events and style their life. When she’s not preparing pleadings or painting a statement wall, she’s adventuring around Oklahoma City with her son, Grayson (2009), and her daughter, Sutton (2011). Meredith grew up in Oklahoma City, then studied Communication and Creative Writing at the University of Tulsa. In her spare time, she’s spending time with family and friends, fueling herself with coffee and learning how to be a new Cat Mom.
Carpool Chronicles: 5 Things NOT To Do In Line
Attention: Have you ever waited in a carpool line?
Then you may be entitled to some compensation.
Because what in the Chrysler Town & Country is going on with the drop-offs these days?
Please tell me I’m...
4 Ways to Wear Flannel This Fall (And Not Look Like a Lumberjack)
Tired of feeling like Paul Bunyan every Autumn?
Well, look no further.
With my 4 flannel fixes, you’ll be singing #Fallelujah all the way to the apple orchard.
1. “Soccer Mom Savvy”
Bloated from binging on chips last...
Dear Working Mom: I See You
Dear Working Mom,
Remember what is was like to have a career without kids?
Ha ha, me neither. *rubs temples
I wish I could say we’re #TooBlessedToBeStressed, but goodness, there is so.much.stress.
Why?
Because we’re simultaneously greasing the wheels...
5 Things Every Woman Should Stop Doing
You can take all the Instagram quotes, weave them together, and use them as a raft to charter the wavering waters of life. But they’ll only get you so far without a paddle.
So today...
You Might Be A Mom If… (How Many Boxes Do You Check?)
Motherhood is a rhapsody of emotions. One minute you’re counting the minutes until the kids go to bed, and the next minute you miss them.
Days are long. Years are fast. And it’s all hard.
As...
Shoulder Pads, Side Parts and Self-Confidence
Huddle up, ladies.
I’m calling a Mom Meeting.
Don’t worry, you don’t need to change into anything fancy, like the lovely Michael Myers-inspired coveralls from Target.
Your yoga pants are welcome here.
You are safe.
I called this meeting...
The Day My Daughter Thought We Were Being Followed
I’ll be the first to admit I give my kids Ted Talks during our drives. Of course, this is AFTER I’m done with my car-choreography…because I’m not like a regular mom, I’m a cool...
The Target Dress Challenge and Me
In some personal news, I recently went to Target on a crusade to find an outfit for work.
I did not realize I would encounter the actual First Crusade, but here we are.
A bit crestfallen...
What Moms Really Want for Christmas (Spoiler Alert: It’s Not a Hippopotamus)
If you’re reading this, congratulations…you’ve made it to Level 11 of 2020.
But there’s no telling what trickery Level 12 is going to bring.
Santa is cancelled?
Carol Baskin’s missing husband is found alive?
At this point, if...
10 Ways to Add a Buck to Your Budget!
If “staying home” is the new “going out”, why not make it work for your wallet? Being home gives us more opportunities to organize, declutter, and save up – just in time for the...
Dear Moms: Can We Please Make A Pact?
On a scale of 1 to Ferris Bueller’s day off, how are your kids handling school so far?
If it’s a struggle, you’re not alone.
In fact, I’m one virtual pop-quiz away from throwing in the...
5 Ways to Organize Your Home While Virtual Learning
Raise your hand if you’re tired. (Blink twice if you’re too tired to lift your hand).
Moms, I get it.
As if we didn’t already have enough on our plates, COVID came in like an unwelcome...